Nathan Jibulu Explained

Nathan Jibulu
Birth Date:28 January 2003[1]
Height:1840NaN0[2]
Weight:1100NaN0
School:Wimbledon College
Seaford College
Position:Hooker
Currentclub:Harlequins
Youthyears2:2021-2022
Youthclubs2:Harlequins
Youthclubs1:Old Wimbledonian Warriors
Years1:2022-
Clubs1:Harlequins
Apps1:15
Points1:20
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Esher RFC (loan)
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:London Scottish (loan)
Repyears1:2023
Repteam1:England under-20
Clubupdate:30 September 2024

Nathan Jibulu (born 28 January 2003) is an English rugby union player who plays Hooker for Premiership Rugby side Harlequins.

Early life

He attended Wimbledon College. He captained Wimbledon College in their National Schools Sevens 2016 tournament Under-13s Juniors Championship win;[3] and a year later, was a major force in their Under-14s Championship win.[4]

He attended Seaford College for the latter part of his schooling; also playing club rugby for Wimbledon Warriors.

He joined the senior academy at Harlequins prior to the 2021-22 season.[5] [6] [7]

Club career

He made a try-scoring debut Harlequins in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Saracens in September 2022.[8] [9] That season, he also spent time on loan at Esher RFC.[10]

He scored a try in the Rugby Premiership for Harlequins against Northampton Saints in November 2023.[11] He also featured for the club in the Rugby Champions Cup the following month.[12] He signed a new contract with the club in February 2023, and also played on loan at London Scottish during the 2023-24 season as well as featuring for Harlequins.[13] [14]

He made his first start in the Rugby Premiership for Harlequins on 28 September 2024, scoring Harlequins' first try in a 28-14 win against Newcastle Falcons.[15] [16]

International career

He played for England U20 at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.[17] [18] In November 2024, he was called-up to the England A national rugby union team.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nathan Jibulu. 29 September 2024. TNT Sports.
  2. Web site: Nathan Jibulu. 29 September 2024. All.Rugby.
  3. Web site: National Schools Sevens U-13s final 2016. YouTube. 1 October 2024.
  4. Web site: Under 14s National Schools Sevens Final 2017. YouTube. 1 October 2024.
  5. Web site: HARLEQUINS WELCOME NINE PLAYERS INTO SENIOR ACADEMY. Premiership Rugby. 29 September 2024.
  6. Web site: 9 September 2020. England U18 Development Camp Squad Named. nextgenxv.com. 29 September 2024. Angus . Savage.
  7. Web site: Congratulations to Nathan Jibulu on your Harlequins Contract. 29 September 2024. seaford.org. 28 June 2021.
  8. Web site: Premiershiprugby. MATCH REPORT: HARLEQUINS 40-31 SARACENS . 29 September 2024.
  9. Web site: Premiership Rugby Cup: Harlequins 40-31 Saracens – Six Player Picks from London Derby. Prostinternatioanl. 29 September 2024. Tom. Sansom. September 28, 2022.
  10. Web site: LOAN WATCH: JIBULU AND LITTERICK FEATURE FOR ESHER. quins.co.uk. 29 September 2024. 18 Oct 2022.
  11. Web site: Premiership: Northampton Saints 36-33 Harlequins - Ollie Sleightholme scores twice as hosts win thriller. BBC Sport. 29 September 2024. 24 November 2023.
  12. Web site: Classy Toulouse score seven tries as they dismantle Harlequins away from home. Planet Rugby. 17 Dec 2023. 29 September 2024.
  13. Web site: 15 who have a chance to shine. The Rugby Paper. 29 September 2024. Brendan. Gallagher. 29 September 2024.
  14. Web site: HARLEQUINS ACADEMY FRONT ROW PAIR SIGN CONTRACT EXTENSIONS. Quins.co.uk. 29 September 2024. 8 February 2023.
  15. Web site: GREAT VICTORY! Harlequins vs. Newcastle Falcons. YouTube. 1 October 2024.
  16. Web site: The Daily Telegraph. 29 September 2024. Harlequins' next generation of Cassius Cleaves and 'beast' Nathan Jibulu shine in Newcastle win. Charles. Richardson. 28 September 2024.
  17. Web site: England front row dominate U20 Championship as Quins hooker goes on rampage. Rugby Onslaught. 29 September 2024. 4 July 2023.
  18. Web site: England Names Squad For U20 Championship. florugby. 29 September 2024. 6 June 2023.
  19. Web site: Gabriel Ibitoye called up to England A squad for Australia fixture. The Daily Telegraph. 7 November 2024. Charlie. Morgan. 6 November 2024.